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April 8, 2026

Eric Bennaka departs from Smithville boys basketball after 12 years

SMITHVILLE — A patch of roughly 16.25 miles. North of Kansas City, south of St. Joseph, stretched around a 7,190-acre lake of the same name. A population of over 10,700. A high school covered in…

Education

March 31, 2026

2026 Smithville School District Color Run unites community

Kycen Peel is all smiles as he races through the 2026 Smithville School District Color Run. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune

March 29, 2026

Seed selection important spring decision

With gardening time right around the corner, gardeners have many seed sources to choose from. Picking the right seeds can make a big difference in the success of your garden.

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News

April 8, 2026

Smithville fire raises questions

SMITHVILLE — The fire that destroyed five businesses in Smithville Plaza has spurred questions to both the city and Smithville Area Fire Protection District Fire Chief Dave Cline.

Jordan Wight dances with his daughters Gigi Wight, 4, and Lucy Wight, 2, at the Easter Egg-stravaganza hosted by the Kearney Enrichment Council. Kellie Houx/Courier-Triibune Madison Cooper, 3, gets some help decorating cookies from her mother Paige Cooper at the Kearney Enrichment Council’s Easter Egg-stravaganza Saturday, April 4 at Lion’s Park. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Kal Ellis,…